The LSK is a version of kernel.org’s Long-Term Stable (LTS) release with new Linaro developed optimizations and ARM support integrated. There are two versions: a “Core” version for generic Linux and an “Android” version. Click right for the latest downloads.

The LCR is a build of the Google “L” Android operating system that includes Linaro developed optimizations and other features. LCR includes the Android flavour of Linaro Stable Kernel (LSK) for all machine configurations.

The Linaro Automated Validation Architecture (LAVA) is a test and continuous integration framework that Linaro uses to validate its releases. The source is open so that members and others can create their own instantiations and run proprietary tests within this standard framework. Click here for the latest downloads.

More interested in bare-metal and long-term maintained releases for ARM embedded processors? We’re working with ARM to also supply a Cortex-R and Cortex-M bare-metal build. Major releases will be made once a year with quarterly update releases. Releases will be maintained for two years.